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FSZ 7219

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,361 mi
Last recorded137,361 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 7219
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 137,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 137,350 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting UNDER RADIATOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 137,236 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had extensive welding through out.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 137,082 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Switch making contact with audio device enabling full beam to be selected (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had extensive welding through out.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 136,692 miles

Offside outer sill is corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,018 miles

sills are corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 135,013 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to o/s/r leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills are corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2019 126,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 123,864 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed visual inspection impaired

Pass 23 Apr 2016 122,086 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed, visual inspection impaired

Pass 5 May 2015 121,082 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle welded and undersealed prior to inspection.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,840 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 118,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 116,954 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 114,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2012

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 99,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2010 97,674 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 97,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,798 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 94,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,385 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 91,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 88,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 86,299 miles

FRont brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 86,299 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FSZ 7219 is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 129,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSZ 7219, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FSZ 7219 is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for FSZ 7219 shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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